Financial Manager CA (SA) at Helderberg Personnel

Key performance areas

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and manage financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic decision making.
• Perform financial analyzes to identify trends, risks and opportunities and make recommendations to senior management
• Perform reconciliations and deal with any discrepancies or problems.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecasts, highlight deviations and suggest corrective actions.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation of management reports.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements.
• Manage all SARS submissions, ensure timely and accurate reporting of tax liabilities.
• Handle SARS inquiries effectively and deal with tax related issues.

 Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flow to ensure that the company has sufficient funds for operational requirements.
• Optimize cash flow through effective management of debtors, creditors, and inventory.

Risk management

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to manage them, including exchange rate exposure and credit risk.
• Implement internal controls to protect company assets and comply with company policy.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Implement best practices in financial management and reporting.

Personnel Management

• Lead, monitor and evaluate the performance of the finance team.
• Assess and review the work of team members to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the team.

Cooperation with Stakeholders

• Maintain contact with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.

Minimum tuition / qualification required

• Relevant Finance qualification (BCom/BCom Accounts)
• Appropriate Postgraduate courses/qualifications
• Completed clerkship (SAICA)
• Registered with relevant industry body as CA(SA)

Minimum experience required

• 1 -2 years' after completing clerkship